5-Out vs Fullkitch

5-Out is a web-based restaurant forecasting and automation platform founded in 2013. It uses machine learning to forecast sales from historical sales and guest patterns, day-part trends, menu mix, weather, local events, and operational data. Forecasts are available hourly, daily, and weekly. The platform turns forecasts into automated prep lists, predictive Smart Pars, purchasing recommendations, inventory and recipe management, labor forecasting, and food-cost visibility. Restaurant operations tools include labor schedules and budgets, food budgets, purchase and prep lists, Smart Actions, forecasts, and custom reporting. Managers can adjust prep amounts, labor guidance, and purchasing recommendations for local events or promotions. 5-Out lists integrations including PAR Brink, Harri, MarketMan, Aloha, Square, Toast, 7shifts, SevenRooms, Craftable, MarginEdge, Micros, Restaurant365, Simphony, Tripleseat, and xtraCHEF. It supports restaurants from one location to 500 and connects to restaurant tools without manual setup or data entry. Pricing is on request, with a listed plan at $100 a month per location.

Fullkitch is web-based AI software for restaurant back-of-house operations. Its machine-learning forecasting predicts daily demand for every menu item, with stated 95% item-level accuracy. Phone-based computer vision and voice AI count inventory, with stated counts approximately 90% faster than manual methods. An autonomous agent checks stock, projected demand, and dynamic par levels before drafting purchase orders for manager approval. Scheduling uses demand forecasts, staff availability, labor laws, and house rules, with automatic labor-law compliance. A live P&L shows food-cost percentage, labor ratio against revenue, and per-item margin. Native integrations include Toast, Square, Lightspeed, Clover, Brink, Revel, QuickBooks, Xero, Restaurant365, Gusto, and ADP. AI agents can draft purchase orders, prep lists, and schedules, but nothing is sent without approval. Fullkitch targets independent restaurants, multi-unit operators, and franchise groups. It says the first location can go live in one week and additional locations in one day. Pricing is custom by quote, with no published tiers.